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`(1)/(x-1)+(2)/(x-2)=(3)/(x-3)`

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To solve the equation \(\frac{1}{x-1} + \frac{2}{x-2} = \frac{3}{x-3}\), we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Find a common denominator The common denominator for the fractions is \((x-1)(x-2)(x-3)\). We will multiply each term by this common denominator to eliminate the fractions. \[ (x-1)(x-2)(x-3) \left(\frac{1}{x-1} + \frac{2}{x-2} = \frac{3}{x-3}\right) \] ### Step 2: Distribute the common denominator Distributing the common denominator to each term gives us: \[ (x-2)(x-3) + 2(x-1)(x-3) = 3(x-1)(x-2) \] ### Step 3: Expand each term Now we will expand each of the terms: 1. \((x-2)(x-3) = x^2 - 5x + 6\) 2. \(2(x-1)(x-3) = 2(x^2 - 4x + 3) = 2x^2 - 8x + 6\) 3. \(3(x-1)(x-2) = 3(x^2 - 3x + 2) = 3x^2 - 9x + 6\) Putting it all together, we have: \[ x^2 - 5x + 6 + 2x^2 - 8x + 6 = 3x^2 - 9x + 6 \] ### Step 4: Combine like terms Combine the left-hand side: \[ (1x^2 + 2x^2) + (-5x - 8x) + (6 + 6) = 3x^2 - 13x + 12 \] So, the equation now looks like: \[ 3x^2 - 13x + 12 = 3x^2 - 9x + 6 \] ### Step 5: Move all terms to one side Subtract \(3x^2\) from both sides: \[ -13x + 12 = -9x + 6 \] Now, add \(9x\) to both sides: \[ -4x + 12 = 6 \] ### Step 6: Isolate \(x\) Subtract \(12\) from both sides: \[ -4x = 6 - 12 \] This simplifies to: \[ -4x = -6 \] Now, divide by \(-4\): \[ x = \frac{-6}{-4} = \frac{3}{2} \] ### Final Answer Thus, the solution to the equation is: \[ x = \frac{3}{2} \]
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